e-Sheet — April 18, 2007
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Docks In a Success - Lightning Racing Starts this Sunday (April 22nd)

Lightning Racing
Begins Sunday
Skippers Mtg 12:30
First Race 1:00 pm

April 22: Jim Fletcher and Wayne Loescher
April 29: Blaine Severin and Elias Strangas

Bill and Sally Pratt start removing the cover on their boat.
Paul Marttila finishes up raking in that area.

John LeFevre and Chris Strugar-Fritsch relax
after finishing their Docks-In assignments.

The docks are in! The grounds are clear of leaves and debris. Our clubhouse is clean, the water turned on and hot water running.

In short, we are ready for sailing.

And, just in time, the weather is turning warm with temps forecast in the upper 60s for the weekend.

Lightning racing begins this coming Sunday. As usual, the skippers meeting will be at 12:30 with the first of three races set to begin at 1:00.

Come out and sail.

By the way, pictures from Docks-In have found their way to the LSC web site. Go go www.lansingsailing.org and click on the Docks-In picture.

 

Sign Up For Race Committee


Mini Version of LSC's RC Sign-Up Web Page

The LSC Race Committee Sign-up page is ready for 2007. Remember, each member is obligated to sign up for one day of race committee duty.

To sign up, go to the LSC web site at www.lansingsailing.org and click on the "Members Only" button in the left hand menu listing. On the Members Only page, click on "Race Committee Schedule and Sign-up" in the right column. Instructions for the username and password are at the top of the "Members Only" page. Anyone having difficulty logging in should contact Commodore Pat Dolan.

Click on any "RC SignUp" for a date you want to serve on Race Committee. You will be asked to fill in your name and email address as well as any additional information you want to provide. Then click the "Submit" button and your sign-up will be sent to LSC's Race Committee Coordinator.

You will receive a confirmation of your sign up from the coordinator and the webmaster will put your name on the schedule (usually within a day).

Get Those Lightnings Ready for Sunday


Fleet Captain Severin's boat "UFP"
charges to windward last September

This Sunday is the start of Lightning racing at the Lansing Sailing Club. Time for all the Lightning skippers to get their boats ready for action and crew lined up.

The format for races in 2007 will again following the pattern established several years ago. Three races will be held each race day, wind and weather conditions permitting. The first race is scheduled for 1 pm on Sunday race days with the second race to immediately follow. At the Skipper's meeting, sailors will determine whether they wish to have a break between races two and three or to sail the races back to back to back.

Unless there is a different agreement at the Skippers meeting, the course to be sailed for all races is a windward-leeward course. For the final race, the finish will be on a windward leg where possible. At the Race Committee's discretion, other races can conclude with a windward leg, but a leeward leg finish should be expected when the next race is to begin immediately.

Coming Events Detail
  • April 19 (Thu) PYC Race Rules Seminar - Portage Yacht Club, Picnkney - Dinner 6:15-7:30, Seminar 7:30-9:00.
  • April 21-22 (Sat-Sun) North U Trim and Tactics Seminar - Detroit
  • April 22 (Sun) Lightning Fleet Racing - 12:30 Skipper's Meeting, 1:00 First of Three Races
  • April 24 (Tue) Lightning Practice - 6:30 pm until dusk. New sailors welcome.
  • April 26 (Thu) PYC Race Rules Seminar - Portage Yacht Club, Picnkney - Dinner 6:15-7:30, Seminar 7:30-9:00.
  • April 29 (Sun) Lightning Fleet Racing - 12:30 Skipper's Meeting, 1:00 First of Three Races
  • May 1 (Tue) Lightning Practice - 6:30 pm until dusk. New sailors welcome.
  • May 6 (Sun) Lightning Fleet Racing - 12:30 Skipper's Meeting, 1:00 First of Three Races
  • May 8 (Tue) Lightning Practice - 6:30 pm until dusk. New sailors welcome.
  • May 10 (Thu) Lightning Fleet Racing - 6:30 First of Three Races (no Skipper's Mtg. Report on water)
  • May 15 (Tue) Lightning Practice - 6:30 pm until dusk. New sailors welcome.
  • May 19 (Sat) Lake Lansing Lightning Regatta (one day)
  • May 19-20 (Sat-Sun) Macatawa Spring Laser Regatta
  • May 20 (Sun) Lightning Fleet Racing - 12:30 Skipper's Meeting, 1:00 First of Three Races
  • May 22 (Tue) Lightning Practice - 6:30 pm until dusk. New sailors welcome.
  • May 23 (Wed) Sunfish-Laser Racing - 1st race 6:30 pm.
  • May 27 (Sun) Lightning Fleet Racing - 12:30 Skipper's Meeting, 1:00 First of Three Races
  • May 28 (Mon) Memorial Day Picnic at noon with On-Water Activity to follow. Bring dish to pass. LSC provides brats, pop, paper and plastic.
  • May 29 (Tue) Lightning Practice - 6:30 pm until dusk. New sailors welcome.
  • May 30 (Wed) Sunfish-Laser Racing - 1st race 6:30 pm.

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